THE governors who oversee the running of Colchester’s hospitals will meet next Wednesday. Members of the public are invited to the Council of Governors meeting, which scrutinises the work of the trust which runs Colchester General Hospital and
SCORES of unsafe drivers have been taken off the road as a result a campaign launched following the death of a student. But campaigning mother Jackie McCord said more action still needs to be taken to test drivers’ sight - before they get behind
A SENIOR councillor has apologised for the way community groups were told they were kicked out of a building. A youth club and cinema group were among users of the Phillip Road centre, Wivenhoe, told they would need to leave by July 28. Letters
THE unique multi-cultural family of a Colchester school was celebrated in dance, song and costume. Montgomery Infants School and Nursery has a number of pupils whose families are stationed at Colchester Garrison. Head teacher Sally Leung
TESCO has been given the thumbs up to open its eighth store in Colchester. The new Magdalen Street shop will share a space with St Helena Hospice. Work at the Tesco Express is expected to start in the next few weeks and create 20 jobs for local people
YOUNGSTERS learnt about life on the river when Brightlingsea Harbour opened up its waters. The harbour commission invited primary school classes from around Colchester to six event days. Pupils learnt about watery wildlife, sailing, dredging
A SCHOOLGIRL is chopping off her hair so it can be made into a wig for a child with cancer. Aoife Coyle, nine, has only ever had a trim because she loves her hair. But the West Bergholt’s Heathlands Primary School pupil has decided to cut almost all
AN all star line up is set to put on a show in Dedham and raise thousands of pounds for research into cancer. The Brand New Heavies, Natalie Williams and Imaani with support from the AllStars Collective are set to perform at the Dedham Assembly
A SCHOOL which is closing next year is to hold a series of events to commemorate its history - and celebrate its achievements. Alderman Blaxill School will close next summer as falling pupil numbers mean it is no longer viable. But associate
A KIDS camp has been organised for youngsters looking for something to do in the summer holidays. Colchester Leisure World has organised a kids camp for youngsters aged 11 to 16. Supervised activities include a day at the Adventure Island theme
A PRE-SCHOOL has been rated outstanding twice in two years. Ofsted inspectors gave top marks to the Little Angels Pre-school, in St Ann’s Church, during their latest visit. It is the centre’s second inspection after it was forced to move while
A MOTORCYCLIST has been injured in a crash on the A12. The incident happened around 11.40am on Friday near to the Weston Homes Community Stadium in Colchester. It has happened on the southbound carriageway. Traffic is moving slowly. An
POLICE are appealing for information after an assault at a bar in Colchester. It is thought a man was hit on the back of the head with a bottle in Bar Ten, Crouch Street, at about 1am on Sunday. The victim, in his early 20s was taken to hospital
A CHARITY shop has been forced to close its doors one day a week due to a volunteer shortage. The East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) shop, in Short Wyre Street, Colchester, is no longer open Wednesdays. It remains on open the rest of
FIREFIGHTERS are paying tribute to one of their own who died last month. Martin Sibley, 48, of Keymer Way, Colchester, served Essex for 24 years, 22 of them in Colchester. Today crews in Colchester's fire engines joined the cortege, and Mr
PRIVATE tenants make more than 1,000 complaints a year about their landlords to Colchester Council, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. The authority’s private sector housing team has launched a crackdown on rogue landlords after receiving
A FAMILY enjoying the summer sun were shocked when they spotted this pink grasshopper. Pippa Miller was sitting on the sea wall at Point Clear, close to their home in Western Promenade, when she noticed the brightly-coloured bug. The colour
A NEW coffee shop will open at Colchester’s Leisure World later this month. The coffee shop, part of the new reception area of the leisure centre, will sell hot drinks and snacks including paninis, sandwiches, wraps, baked potatoes and cake.
SEVERAL works by Edward Bawden are on show at Colchester’s Firstsite art gallery. Bawden was born in Braintree in 1903 and became was one of the most influential English graphic artists of the 20th century. He was also a central figure within
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In today's Gazette: A sex attacker has been jailed for a series of assaults on young women in Colchester. Essex University student Mingzi Wu, 22, of Forest Road, Colchester, attacked six students and a health worker over 19 days. * Jewellers
BURGLARS stole a large sum of cash and jewellery after raiding a house in St Osyth. Diamond rings, pearls, penchants and emerald jewellery were among the items stolen, some of which belonged to the Dumont Road homeowner's late husband. The burglary
